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Patent GB-190005668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Packing Cigarettes.
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-03-26
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 5668. James, R. W., [Wright, R. H.]. March 26. Packeting or parcelling cigarettes.-A pile of wrappers W, Fig. 4, is pressed upwards by a spring piston, and the top one, after receiving paste 55 as shown in Fig. 5, is fed by a roughened foot 54 between the rollers 41, 42, which deliver it over a recess 87 in an intermittently-rotating wheel 17, Fig. 1. Cigarettes from a hopper 32 are guided by a rotating blade 36 into a shoot 33, and passing along lodge on the hinged lateral supports 76, Fig. 4, above the recess. These by moving outwards allow them to fall on to the bottom 88 of the recess, and to be pressed down by a plunger 82. The supports return over these cigarettes 71, and hold them in position till the next layer is ready to fall on to them. The bottom 88 is supported by a spring pressure against the side of its rod 90. When the recess has received its complement of cigarettes, the wheel moves through a rightangle beneath a plate 70, which folds the upstanding edge of the wrapper over the top of the packet. A lever 98 then forces the packet out of the recess into the shoot 93, and in so doing further folds the edges of the wrapper against its side as shown in Fig. 17. Vertical moving blades 104, hioged to the levers 108, 109, now fold the flags 101 and press them against the ends of the cigarettes, and these blades 105 fold the flaps 102. Finally the flaps 103 are folded by the movement towards the wheel 17 of a frame 106 which embraces the shoot.
Patent GB-190005679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boot Trees.
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 5679. Watts' Patents Co. and Watts, W. W. March 27. Trees and stretchers.-Fig. 2 shows a section of a boot with the stretcher or tree in place. It consists of a wood or other body A, which is forced against the upper by a screw C. The body A is perforated to allow a free circulation of air to facilitate drying.
Patent GB-190005843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blocks or Bricks for Building and Decorative Purposes and the like.
Inventor: WRIGHT WALTER
Filed: 1900-03-29
Granted: 1901-03-29
Abstract: 5843. Wright, W. March 29. Bricks, blocks, and tiles.-Bricks and blocks for building and decorative work are formed with tile faces which may be plain, ornamental, coloured, or glazed. For outside work, the faced bricks may be of the same shape as ornamental weather tiles, as shown in Fig. 3, or the faces may be inclined or weathered, as shown in Figs. 4 and 4<A>.
Patent GB-190011012-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cutter for Cutting String Cord or Wire.
Inventor: TAYLOR ALFRED THOMAS
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 11,012. Taylor, A. T. June 18. Cutters.-Relates to a string or wire cutter, which may be applied to a shop counter or the like, and is shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 3, applied to the top of a string-holder A. The blade C is pivoted on the pin E fixed in the string- holder and the blade B has a slot F through which passes a corresponding pin G. The two blades are pivoted together on the pin D, and are normally pressed upwards by the action of a spring H. To cut the string, it is pressed into the V-shaped space K between the blades B, C, which are thus depresse into the position show by the dotted lines.
Patent GB-190012294-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Pommels of Ladies' Saddles
Inventor: HARRISON EVA GEORGINA MABLE
Filed: 1900-07-07
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 12,294. Harrison, E. G. M. July 7. Saddles.-The frame D of the pommel of a lady's riding saddle is made to slide, without turning, upon the upright B by which it is secured to the tree. A spring F normally keeps the pommel in its lowest position, but during leaping the frame slides upwards and produces the effect of a longer pommel.
Patent GB-190014162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Axles.
Inventor: SCHMITZ FRANK
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 14,162. Schmitz, F. Aug. 7. Ball bearings; supporting or mounting bearings.- Consists of a cycle axle which is spring-supported within a casing, as shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 2 and partial plan in Fig. 3. The two end parts c<2> of the axle are rigidly connected by an off-set part c' having guide-legs c which permit the axle to move radially relatively to the casing A. The casing A has a depression a, in which the helical spring B supporting the axle is secured. Each screw-threaded end of the casing has a vertical slot, dividing the end into two parts a', a<2>, which project through apertures in caps D secured by slots and pins d<4> to the casing. The slotted ends a', a<3> receive the ball cones E, on which run the balls within the races F secured to the hub G. The end parts c' of the axle have fixed plates I with bosses i<1> adapted to take into corresponding apertures in the forks, and ribs i<3>, J prevent undue relative movement of the parts.
Patent GB-190015171-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of an Improved Alloy.
Inventor: MURMANN ERNST
Filed: 1900-08-25
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 15,171. Murmann, E. Aug. 25. Alloys.-Zinc is used in aluminium-magnesium alloys to obtain sound castings and otherwise change the physical characteristics. Suitable proportions are 100 parts of aluminium, 1 to 10 of magnesium, and 1 to 20 of zinc. The metals are preferably alloyed in their atomic proportions. The Provisional Specification states that an alloy containing a higher proportion of magnesium is suitable for bearings.
Patent GB-190109136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Fastenings.
Inventor: LANE WILLIAM REUBEN
Filed: 1901-05-02
Granted: 1902-05-02
Abstract: 9136. Lane, W. R. May 2. Doors, wagon.- Relates to a padlock and hasp fastening for railway vans &c. The hasp X, Fig. 10, engages a pin x, provided with a groove to receive the locking-bolts Y, which are pivoted to a plate secured to the hasp, or are arranged to slide in guides on the back-plate. A rotatable disc Z has a number of cam grooves z, each of wLich engage a stump on a locking-bolt. The lever plates H are fitted to the hasp on the outside cf this plate, and an opening is formed in the plate Z, which carries retaining- stumps for engagement with gates in the levers H. By means of a key, the plate Z may be turned so as to bring the bolts into engagement with the stud x. A locking-dog, actuated by a set of tumblers and a key, may be provided to engage with the levers H. The locking-dog or lever may be formed in one piece or made up of separate plates secured together by the retaining-stump, or arranged amongst the tumblers in any other way. When a heavy lock of the type described by reference to Fig. 10 is required as for railway vans, auxiliary studs are engaged by slots in the bolts so that each bolt locks the hasp in two places. The pivot pin for the escutcheon is provided with a lead seal to prevent the keyholes from being uncovered.
Patent GB-190113312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Attaching Brush Handles to Brush Stocks.
Inventor: TAYLOR ABRAHAM
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 13,312. Taylor, A. July 1. Handles, fixing to stocks.-The handle a of a turk's head or other brush is fixed to the stock b so that the angle of inclination may be varied and the wear of the bristles equalized. The handle is fixed in a socket d of wire &c. which is pivoted to lugs g fixed to the stock. A swivelling ring i carries an arm j, which may be adjustably fixed to the stock by a screw k. The Provisional Specification states that two fixed arms may be used instead of the swivelling armj.
Patent GB-190113449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Perforating or Punching Paper for the Automatic Transmission of Telegraphic Messages.
Inventor: HACKETT GEORGE HASTINGS
Filed: 1901-07-02
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 13,449. Hackett, G. H. July 2. Telegraphs.-Relates to apparatus for perforating telegraph messages. The perforations for the dots and dashes of any sign are made simultaneously by the depression of a key corresponding to the character to be perforated. The keys 54, Fig. 5, are mounted to slide vertically, and have returning-springs ; the lower ends of these rods act on projections on shafts 91, Fig. 6, which are provided with projections for engaging with studs on the slide rods forming extensions of the punches. The punches for dots and dashes are arranged in two rows of five punches each, the ends of the punches being staggered. The punches work through a block 12 and die plate 16. The feed-punches 75 are arranged to form a central row, and are mounted on a frame 65. The frame 65 is mounted to slide in slots in the character punches, so as to be operated by these, but is also capable of separate action through the slide rod 61 and the rock-shaft 59 operated by the spacing-key 53. The feed-shaft 22 is provided with a pinwheel 24 for engaging with the perforated strip, and a ratchet-wheel 26 for operating the feed. The paper is fed by means of pawls 41, 46 carried by the rod 39, and the wheel is locked by the detent pawl 51. The rod 39 is connected to the rod 27, which carries a frame 70 capable of engagement with the punch slides, and also a rod 32 connected to a returning-spring. The frame 70 is also operated by the spacing-punch rod. 65, 65<a>, Fig. 5, are returning-springs for the spacing- punches.
Patent GB-190118209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roofing Tiles.
Inventor: HARTILL JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-09-12
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 18,209. Hartill, J. Sept. 12. Roofing-tiles.-In order to reduce the overlap of roofing-tiles, they are made oblique-angled, with a rib or bead b running partially down one side to the oblique angle to carry off rain-water to the tile below. The lower edge of one tile bears against the end of the rib of the tile below, and may be recessed at b<2> to fit over a reduced portion b<1> of the rib. Putty may be inserted in the joints between the ribs and tiles. The end tiles are of a tapered or angular shape.
Patent GB-190120549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cooling or Evaporating Apparatus.
Inventor: BALCKE HANS
Filed: 1901-10-14
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 20,549. Balcke, H. Oct. 14. Evaporators.- Liquid t o b e evaporated is distributed from a channel c over triangular bars b arranged in sets in the form of staircases. T h e bars are placed so that one edge of each is directed downwards to break up the falling l i q u i d and to offer a low resistance to the ascending air.
Patent GB-190120934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boat-lowering Apparatus.
Inventor: SPETMANN ERNST OTTO
Filed: 1901-10-18
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 20,934. Spetmann, E. 0. Oct. 18. Boat-lowering gear.-Davits of ordinary construction are so pivoted to the side of the vessel that they can be swung outboard if it is desired to lower the boats when the ship is heeled away from the side on which the davits are mounted. The davits a are pivoted at b, and have sliding collars d attached by trunnions f to arms i, which are connected together by cross-pieces g, h, and are hinged to the hull of the ship. A pivoted screw bolt q and a nut p and a shackle n on the cross-piece g normally hold the davit up against the stop s, and the collar d is prevented from sliding by a projection m on a second collar l, which is clamped to the davit by a screw k. When two adjacent davits are mounted in one collar d, as shown in Fig. 3, only one clamping-collar l is required. By unscrewing the bolt p, q and slackening the clamping- screw k, the hinged arms i and the pivoted davits a may be turned outboard, as shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190120936-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coupling for Railway Wagons or similar Vehicles.
Inventor: WOOD JOHN
Filed: 1901-10-18
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 20,936. Wood, J. Oct. 18. Couplings, non-automatic.-The weighted coupling-link c, mounted to turn freely in the link a, normally rests in the position shown on the right hand of Fig. 2, and is placed in the position for coupling shown on the left hand of Fig. 2 by the roller p carried by the arms m fixed to the crossshaft j, which has end handles l.
Patent GB-190125943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railway Systems on a Sectional Conductor System.
Filed: 1901-12-19
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 25,943. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Potter, W. B.]. Dec. 19. Electric railways and tramways on a sectional conductor system. Conductors; collectors.-Two sets of sectional conductors I, P are used, and are placed outside the rails T at such a height within the guards J as to prevent short-circuiting and to clear the fenders on the cars. The power sections P are connected to a high-potential main F during the passage of the vehicle by switches S lifted by the coils 0, which connect the low-potential main N and the pick-up sections I. The latter are always live, and are connected to the return by the collector C, to excite the coils as the vehicle passes. The other collector E supplies the motors. These collectors are carried by beams V mounted on brackets U on the oil boxes. The power sections P are placed on the farther side of the line from the platforms, and a hand-switch on the vehicle is used to reverse the motor and return connections of the collectors when the power and pick-up sections change sides.
Patent GB-190203874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Epicyclic Gearing.
Inventor: HEATLY HARRY
Filed: 1902-02-15
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 3874. Heatly, H., and Hunt, W. Feb. 15. Toothed gearing, epicyclic. The pinions 1, 2, on the shafts 7, 8, respectively, and the dead pinion 3 on the sleeve 9, Fig. 1, gear with planet pinions 4, 5, 6, fixed together and carried in a casing 11 which runs on the sleeves 9, 12 ; these sleeves are clipped in position by the caps of the supporting- brackets. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the casing is fixed and the planet pinions are carried between discs 11 ; further, the planet pinions are made in pairs, one gearing with the pinion 1 and the dead pinion and the other with the pinion 2 and the dead pinion. The proportions are arranged so as to reduce as low as possible the orbital speed of the planet pinions.
Patent GB-190206639-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Pump or Motor applicable also as a Fluid Meter.
Inventor: GULICH EDWARD NICHOLAS
Filed: 1902-03-18
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 6639. Gulich, E. N., and White, R. J. March 18. Annular and crescent-shaped chamber types.-A rotary engine or pump, applicable for use as a meter, has a drum A carrying hinged vanes C, and rotating in a casing B, which has an eccentric perforated strip D cutting off part of the annular chamber. The inlet and outlet b<1> are separated by the strip-supporting block b, and the vanes can fold down into a peripheral groove a in the drum. The engine may be made reversible by arranging the vanes in pairs folding in opposite directions.
Patent GB-190210538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Trolleys for use with Overhead Conductors in Electric Traction.
Inventor: STOLL CARL
Filed: 1902-05-07
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 10,538. Stoll, C. May 7. Collectors or trolleys especially for electric motor road vehicles supplied with current from two overhead conductors. A pair of rollers b at each end of the wooden bar a run on the trolley wires c and are connected electrically to the two flexible leads f by which the trolley is connected to the vehicle. These leads pass through a tube i in the bar and are clamped at o to an arm p, which is attached to a weighted pendulum m pivoted on a collar l on the lower end of the tube.
Patent GB-190214840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Range-finders, Telemeters, and similar Instruments.
Inventor: BROWN GEORGE
Filed: 1902-07-03
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 14,840. Brown, G. July 3. Range-finders, telemeters, &c.-Fig. 2 shows a horizontal section. The distant object is viewed by a telescope i directly through the unsilvered half of a mirror b and indirectly by light which has been reflected by a fixed mirror c on to the silvered half of the mirror b. In general two images are thus seen. To secure coincidence, the mirror b is tilted by a graduated differential screw e, which acts on a nut g against which the arm b<1>, on which the mirror is mounted, is pressed by a spring d. The mirrors may be replaced by prisms &c.
Patent GB-190225524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps and Electrodes therefor.
Filed: 1902-11-20
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 25,524. Soc. G. et P. de Mestral. Feb. 28, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Arc lamps.-In a lamp using vertical carbons containing metallic salts, smoke is kept away from the upper carbon-holder and the opening to the mechanism casing 18 either by a tube 3, Fig. 6, surrounding the upper carbon, or by a horizontal plate 25, Fig. 7, through which the upper carbon passes. The tube 3 or the plate 25 carries a reflector 7, which may be such as is described in Specification No. 5104, A.D. 1902. The reflector 7 may be made of refractory material, such as baked magnesia, in one or two pieces, Fig. 6, and placed very near the arc ; or it may have a refractory top and metal sides, Fig. 7 ; or it may be entirely of metal, with side holes to discharge smoke. In the lamp shown in Fig. 6, the tube 3 fits on a tube 4 below the mechanism casing 18, and is surrounded by a casing 9, flared at the bottom 13, and containing baffles 12 to condense the smoke ; the casing 9 slides on side tubes 19, to allow access to the upper carbon. Ventilating- holes may be provided at 24 in an outer casing. The upper part of the casing 9 may contain layers of wire gauze. The upper carbon-holder carries an insulated weight 17, sliding in the tube 3. The tubes 19 contain connections to the lower carbon-holder and a globe 22. When alternating current is used, with a lower carbon containing a large quantity of metallic salt, the upper carbon contains 5 to 10 per cent. of a salt of calcium, magnesium, or other metal, or has a core containing such salt, the proportion being such as to avoid the production of drops of melted material.
Patent GB-190300164-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Steam Engines.
Inventor: HICKS LOUIS
Filed: 1903-01-03
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 164. Hicks, L. Jan. 3. Engines with two pistons rigidly connected within same cylinder; cylinders.- In order to prevent condensation of steam during admission and expansion, the engine shown in Fig. 1 is constructed with an outer chamber A fitted with two inner cylinders B, C supported by lugs a'‹ in the outer cylinder. The ends of the inner cylinders remote from each other are open to the steam chest through the steam space D, and the closed adjacent ends are separated by a steam space. The inner cylinders are rigidly connected together by lugs, and by a stuffing-box F, through which passes the pistonrod G carrying the recessed pistons g, g'. Steam is distributed to the adjacent ends of the cylinders by a slide valve H and ports b<3>, c<3>, the cut-off being controlled by the Meyer or other valve gear. The cylinders and the working parts of the engines are kept approximately at the temperature of the incoming steam, by the jacket spaces, thus preventing condensation. Any water of condensation formed in the outer cylinder A is drained off to the boiler.
Patent GB-190301425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Regulating Incandescent Gas Burners
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 1425. Bousfield, J. E., [Falk, S.]. Jan. 20. Incandescent gas burners.-The size of the orifice of the gas-supply nipple a is controlled by the adjustment of a conical pin d relatively to the orifice. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the conical pin is centrally mounted on a spider in the gas channel f, the orifice h being formed in a cap e, which is roughened on its periphery to allow of its being readily turned, by means of a blade or pointed instrument inserted through one of the air holes c, without removing the mixing-tube b.
Patent GB-190303845-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ceramic Cover for Electric Cables.
Inventor: BODMER CARL
Filed: 1903-02-18
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 3845. Bodmer, C. Feb. 18. Conduits and casings.-Relates to a cover of suitable ceramic material for protecting cables. The cover a, which is not in contact with the cable and which is curved at a span higher than the diameter of the cable, has its ends b enlarged, and hollow spaces e of convenient form run throughout its length. It can be made larger so as to protect two or more cables.
Patent GB-190305946-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Photographic Plate Holders.
Inventor: ARKLAND GEORGE WASHINGTON
Filed: 1903-03-14
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 5946. Arkland, G. W. June 28, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. D a r k slides.- Relates to a device for locking the plate in the slide and at the same time locking the shutters. A rod 10, with a bent end 11 which can be turned over the end of the shutter to prevent its withdrawal, screws into the end of a lever 7 pivoted at 8. This lever is placed in the bottom recess for retaining the plate 6, so that the plate rests on it and is pushed up into the retaining recess at the top when the lever is raised by turning the screwed rod 10. The lever is also supported by a spring 9.
Patent GB-190314404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Emergency-exit Fastenings.
Filed: 1903-06-29
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 14,404. Leggott, R., and Leggott, W. & R.. June 29. Emergency - exit fastenings.-The sliding bolts A, B working in guides L are connected by links M, N to the pivoted lever G. Normally, the bolts are held d in their sockets by the springs P, and the parts M, G, N are in line. The rails C are suspended at their outer ends by swinging links D, and their inner ends are attached to levers E pivoted at F to the casing K. Pressure on the rail C is communicated by the link J to the lever G, and withdraws the bolts, as shown in Fig. 3. Stop-pieces G', G<2> prevent the lever G from moving in the reverse direction.
Patent GB-190315199-A (GB)
Title: FImprovements in Induction Coils for the Ignition Apparatus for Motors.
Filed: 1903-07-09
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 15,199. Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co., Ashley, S. W., and Hinde, K. A. July 9. Telegraphs.-In an induction coil sparking-apparatus for wirel e s s telegraphy o r other purposes, a resistance e, the current through which is not sufficient to cause attraction of the trembler, is arranged as a shunt across the terminals of the switch c of the primary circuit. The resistance e can be disconnected by means of a switch f. The spark gap b' is in the secondary circuit b<1>. A condenser d is as usual arranged across the contacts of the switch c.
Patent GB-190317849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers and in Fireboxes therefor.
Inventor: BOYCE WILLIAM DOWELL
Filed: 1903-08-18
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 17,849. Boyce, W. D. Aug. 18. S t e a m - generator fireboxes. - Relates to fire-tube boilers. Figs. 1 and 2 are sectional views of the fireboxes, which are side by side, with a water space between them. They are supported on beams 2, 4, the beam 4 forming a partition between the ashpits, and supporting the central partition